The current standoff between the Pakistani government and the Supreme Court is yet another sign of the instability of Pakistan's democracy.

Following reforms and the release of several hundred political prisoners in Myanmar, U.S. relations with the country continue to move forward.

To compensate for its perpetual electricity shortfalls, Pakistan is considering investing in underground coal gasification.

Amid Southeast Asia's boom, Indonesia's coffee industry has surged in recent years, showing long-term potential in a troubled market.

The Asia-Pacific region has become a global focal point, with the United States and Southeast Asian countries working to form alliances and contain China.

With international troops pulling out of Afghanistan, negotiating with the Taliban as a remedy would carry enormous risks for the country and the world.

Environmentalist, indigenous farmers and local populations are squaring off against an immense industry over palm oil production in Indonesia.

The Japanese pop duo Dreams Come True has achieved great success on their home turf. Breaking into the U.S. music scene has proved more difficult.

In some of Pakistan's madrasas, the lessons are not only limited to extremist ideology, but children are forced through brutality down a path of jihadi.

While the rest of the world remains in the dark about North Korea, China may be the only country with any kind of influence during the current transfer of power.

In addition to regional states in South China Sea disputes, China has also a U.S. presence to worry about, not to mention the perception of its own people.

Riding the discouragement that people feel toward the two main political parties, Imran Khan is working to establish his PTI Party as a viable third option in Pakistan's politics.